New changes in policy that will affect many international students in the United States during the pandemic. Hope this FAQ would answer some of your questions and ease your anxieties. Please contact your international student office if you are affected. If you want to know your options other than a student visa, please schedule a consultation with us. https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/employment-immigration/faq-what-you-need-to-know-as-an-international-student-taking-distance-learning-courses-in-fall-2020/ FICKEYMARTINEZLAW.COM FAQ: What you need to know as an International Student taking distance-learning courses in Fall 2020? | Fickey Martinez Law Firm

For those who wants to understand more about the recent ban on professional or skilled workers' visas, please read our recent Blog Post. https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/uncategorized/executive-order-to-freeze-h-1b-j-1-l-1-h-2b-visa-entry/ FICKEYMARTINEZLAW.COM Executive Order to Freeze H-1B, J-1, L-1, H-2B Visa Entry | Fickey Martinez Law Firm

In such uncertain times, Fiances wish to be together (under one roof) as the entire world is tackling COVID-19. Unfortunately, many Fiances have been asking if the K-1 Visa has been Banned. Our Office Blog Post will explain further: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/k-1-fiance-visa/k-1-fiance-visas-are-they-banned-in-2020/ FICKEYMARTINEZLAW.COM K-1 Fiance Visas: Are they Banned in 2020? | Fickey Martinez Law Firm

With Social Distancing occurring and Travel Restricted due to the Epidemic, many people have been considering "Proxy Marriage." 👰🤵🎉 Our office wrote the following Blog Post to explain how Proxy Marriage and US Immigration mix: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/proxy-marriage-and-us-immigration-clarification-on-the-consummation-requirement/ FICKEYMARTINEZLAW.COM Proxy Marriage and US Immigration: Clarification on the Consummation Requirement | Fickey Martinez Law Firm

Starting May 11th at 9 am EST, our office staff are returning to in-office work schedules. Our work hours have changed, and our office is restricting in-person visits. Below are our mandatory procedures throughout May and June 2020. Staff are performing self-assessments everyday. If any symptoms occur, they will be working from home (or resting at home) and any appointment with them will be rescheduled. Clients and Prospective Clients: Our law offices aim to fully reopen to the public and begin In-Person Consultations starting June 4, 2020. If our office schedules you for an In-Person meeting with our staff or attorney, we will require the following. To enter our office, you will be asked to hand sanitize in our offices and you must wear a mask, bandana, or some other mouth covering. If you do not have a mask, your visit will be rescheduled or the intended service will be performed remotely. If you feel sick or have any of the following symptoms, you will be refused entry into our office: Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fever Chills Repeated shaking with chills Muscle pain Headache Sore throat New loss of taste or smell Although the above may be an inconvenience, everyone's safety is our main priority during this national emergency. Thank you so much for your understanding and have a safe day!

We are pleased to be able to put together a brief Q&A Video: Fiancee Visa and the Philippines. It was fun, stressful, and satisfying (in that order) to create this video. The Video can be found on our website, link below: https://www.fickeymartinezlaw.com/immigration/k-1-fiance-visa/question-and-answer-youtube-video-fiancee-visa-and-the-philippines-april-2020/ Have a great rest of your day and please stay safe out there during the current pandemic!